World War 2 And Executive Order 8802
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As Blacks were seeking civil rights in America, nearly 75% of the Jewish population in Europe were systematically exterminated. Six million Jews were murdered during WW II. Another seven million Gypsies, Polish, and assorted Europeans were also executed by Hilter’s Nazi regime. Millions more los ....
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.... for war. Because of widespread discrimination, however, few minorities were receiving any jobs. Randolph indicated that they were prepared to bring, "ten, twenty, fifty thousand Negroes on the White House lawn" if their demands were not met.
After consultation with his advisors, Roosevelt decided to appease the Black leaders and issued Executive Order 8802 - "There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries and in Government, because of race, creed, co ....
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